DEPUTY DIRECTOR: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE (TYGERBERG) is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Local Government. This job is part of Circular 26 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government | closing date: 17 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
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Where to send your application.
, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
Salary
R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
Requirements
- An appropriate 3 years National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification);
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in middle management.
- Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Disaster Management Act (Act 57 of 2002) as amended;
- Disaster preparedness and response;
- Working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions;
- Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function;
- Project management;
- Operational management practices;
- Procurement and tendering processes;
- Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes;
- Modern systems of governance and administration;
- Public service procedures, processes and systems;
- Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape;
- Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector;
- Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes;
- Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements;
- Functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas;
- Policies of the government of the day;
- Labour Relations legislation and regulations.
- Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
- Communication skills (written and verbal);
- Crisis Management;
- Project Management;
- Risk analysis;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Duties
- Manage the Provincial Disaster Management Centre;
- Provide Support and assist the District and City of Cape Town Centres;
- Develop and maintain a provincial contingency plan (preparedness and response) and disaster management plans;
- Manage the disaster response operations;
- Manage the evaluation/ review/ development of disaster management contingency plans;
- To oversee and manage people and financial management;
- Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-directorate;
- To manage leadership & strategic management of the Sub-directorate.
Enquiries
Ms Sonja Chinnian Tel No: (021) 937 6306
Notes
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online
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Original Text
SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3 years National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years’ experience in middle management.
Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Disaster Management Act (Act 57 of 2002) as amended; Disaster preparedness and response; Working
experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that
aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project management; Operational management practices;
Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of
governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on
the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public
finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public
Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning
of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas;
Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and verbal); Crisis
Management; Project Management; Risk analysis; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
DUTIES : Manage the Provincial Disaster Management Centre; Provide Support and assist the District and City of Cape Town Centres; Develop and maintain a
provincial contingency plan (preparedness and response) and disaster management plans; Manage the disaster response operations; Manage the
evaluation/ review/ development of disaster management contingency plans;
To oversee and manage people and financial management; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-directorate; To
manage leadership & strategic management of the Sub-directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Sonja Chinnian Tel No: (021) 937 6306
NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification
purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake
two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements
and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By
applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference.
Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online
application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to
16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.
Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 26 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.